Alpine Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.3220, -121.7039
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
High on Mount Hood, near the headwaters of the Salmon River, the Alpine Campground is the highest on the Forest. Snow can be present in mid-summer. ; This campground offers excellent access to nearby Timberline Lodge and many hiking and mountain biking trails as well as the town of Government Camp below it. Avg. spur length = 16 '
From the USFS.
Is Alpine Campground free?
No. Alpine Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Alpine Campground?
From Sandy, OR, travel east on Highway 26 past Government Camp to Forest Service Road 173. Follow 173 north to the campground.
What are the rules at Alpine Campground?
Vehicles 16 ft. max.
Nearby
- Still Creek Campground2.1 mi
- STILL CREEK2.1 mi
- TRILLIUM3.8 mi
- Trillium Lake Campground3.9 mi
- TILLY JANE GUARD STATION6.0 mi
- Tilly Jane Campground6.2 mi
- FROG LAKE6.8 mi
- Frog Lake Campground6.8 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
